A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8672-8674)
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The RISE from Trauma Act aims to improve the identification and support of children and families experiencing trauma. The bill establishes community coordinating bodies through federal grants to mitigate the impact of toxic stress and promote resilience. It expands performance partnership pilots to improve outcomes for youth at risk of trauma due to poverty or violence. Additionally, the Act provides for hospital-based interventions to reduce readmissions for patients following overdoses or violent injuries. It also focuses on workforce development by creating clinical leadership programs for infant and early childhood mental health. Finally, the legislation establishes a National Law Enforcement Child and Youth Trauma Coordinating Center to assist law enforcement agencies in interacting with traumatized youth.
Yes· 3 of 15
- Scored +9
Would children be better off under this?
The bill is specifically designed to support the identification, mental health, and resilience of children and youth.
- Scored +8
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The act funds specialized training institutes for infant and early childhood mental health professionals.
- Scored +7
Would students be better off under this?
The bill provides resources to support students experiencing trauma and improves educational environments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Community Resilience Programs: The bill provides grants of up to $6,000,000 to help local entities prevent or mitigate the impact of trauma and toxic stress in their communities (Section 101(a)).
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Support for High-Need Populations: Priority is given to communities facing high rates of drug overdose deaths, violence-related injuries, or involvement in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems (Section 101(d)).
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Improved Hospital Outcomes: Grants are available for hospital-based interventions to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions for patients presenting after overdoses, suicide attempts, or violent injuries (Section 103).
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Specialized Workforce Training: The Act establishes a national network of training institutes to equip mental health professionals with specialized skills in infant and early childhood clinical mental health (Section 204(b)).
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Educational Support: Partnerships are created to prepare teachers and educators to support students who have experienced trauma, including those in foster care or juvenile justice systems (Section 205(a)).
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Law Enforcement Training: The establishment of a coordinating center provides law enforcement with best practices for de-escalation, crisis intervention, and interacting with traumatized children and families (Section 208(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Requirement to Supplement Funds: Entities receiving grants for community coordinating bodies must ensure the funds are used to supplement, rather than replace, existing federal, state, local, or private funds (Section 101(f)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill is specifically designed to support the identification, mental health, and resilience of children and youth. Would students be better off under this? — The bill provides resources to support students experiencing trauma and improves educational environments. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes assistance for communities facing intergenerational poverty. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill explicitly includes Indian tribes and tribal organizations as eligible entities for grants and coordinating bodies. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill supports recruitment of under-represented populations and targets communities facing systemic discrimination. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill includes services for youth involved in the juvenile justice and foster care systems. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill focuses on addressing community trauma often prevalent in high-density or high-violence areas.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The act funds specialized training institutes for infant and early childhood mental health professionals. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill specifically addresses drug overdose deaths through hospital-based interventions and community coordination. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill provides grants for hospital-based interventions and community-based mental health services. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill's focus on community trauma and hospital-based interventions likely improves outcomes for Medicaid-eligible populations.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill prioritizes communities facing historical oppression and discrimination in grant allocations. Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill establishes a center to provide law enforcement with training in trauma-informed de-escalation and crisis intervention. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill targets communities facing intergenerational poverty to mitigate the impacts of toxic stress.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill provides funding for trauma-informed teaching and school leadership partnerships.
- 12/16/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8672-8674)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska